The Center for Biological Diversity submitted a FOIA request to the EPA for records concerning the Trump administration's Executive Order requiring the agency to review and rescind or revise its definition of the scope of waters protected by the Clean Water Act. The Center also requested a fee waiver. The agency acknowledged receipt of the request and granted the Center's request for a fee waiver. However, after hearing nothing further from the agency, the Center for Biological Diversity filed suit.Complaint issues: Failure to respond within statutory time limit, Litigation - Attorney's fees

RETURN OF SERVICE/AFFIDAVIT of Summons and Complaint Executed as to the United States Attorney. Date of Service Upon United States Attorney on 6/9/2017. Answer due for ALL FEDERAL DEFENDANTS by 7/9/2017. (Atwood, Amy) (Entered: 06/27/2017)

2017-06-27

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RETURN OF SERVICE/AFFIDAVIT of Summons and Complaint Executed on United States Attorney General. Date of Service Upon United States Attorney General 6/16/2017. (Atwood, Amy) (Entered: 06/27/2017)

2017-06-27

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RETURN OF SERVICE/AFFIDAVIT of Summons and Complaint Executed. U.S. ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY served on 6/8/2017 (Atwood, Amy) (Entered: 06/27/2017)

2017-07-05

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Unopposed MOTION for Extension of Time to Answer or Otherwise Respond to Complaint by U.S. ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order)(Simon, Jeremy) (Entered: 07/05/2017)

2017-07-06

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ORDER granting 8 Motion for Extension of Time to Answer or Otherwise Respond to the Complaint.Answer due by 8/8/2017. Signed by Judge Royce C. Lamberth on 7/6/17. (lsj) (Entered: 07/06/2017)

ORDER directing the government to produce a Vaughn index with a supporting motion to dismiss or motion for summary judgment, as appropriate within 30 days of this date. Signed by Judge Royce C. Lamberth on 8/9/17. (lsj) (Entered: 08/14/2017)